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In New Orleans, the Hobbs Act applies just like anywhere else in the U.S. It helps combat crime and protect businesses from being bullied.
Violating the Hobbs Act can lead to serious penalties, including hefty fines and prison time. You don’t want to mess around with this law.
Interfering with commerce means disrupting the trade or business activities that affect the economy. It's like throwing a wrench in the works.
Extortion under the Hobbs Act involves using threats, force, or fear to take something from someone. It's like shaking someone down to get what you want.
The Hobbs Act is a federal law that deals with robbery and extortion. It makes it illegal to interfere with commerce by threats or violence.